As far as exercises in the gym go, few match the bang-for-buck that comes with the bench press. It litters the workout routines of nearly every athlete and lifter out there. Which makes sense, it’s an exercise that requires not only your chest, shoulders and triceps, but also involves your glutes, core and basically every […]
5 Bench Press Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Over the years at the gym I have been lucky enough to workout with all variety of athletes. From hilariously in-shape pro athletes and Olympians to “hey, round is a shape!” friends looking to get fit again after a long layoff. And while the two groups may be miles apart in terms of goals in […]
Are You Doing Bench Press Correctly? Probably Not.
This is a guest post from Orande S. Roy Sr., CSCS, NSCA-CPT. You can connect with Coach Roy online at his website by clicking here or by following him on Twitter. I know what you’re thinking, are we really going to talk about bench press. I mean it’s easy enough right. You lay down, head underneath […]
A Quick Tip on How to Properly Grip the Bar During Bench Press
The bench press is often the first exercise that many gym-goers go to when asked about their workout stats. “How much do you bench, bro?” is that common question asked by the water fountain at the gym. But it’s surprising how few are performing the lift with technique that will allow them to see through […]
17 Ways to Improve Your Bench Press
Looking to increase your bench press? Whether your goal under the bar is to get bigger or get stronger here are 17 proven ways to see improvement on the bench. The bench press is one of the pillars of any strength training program. Whatever your goals are in the gym, whether it is based in […]
Why You Should Be Working Out First Thing in the Morning
During high school and college I grew to despise my alarm clock. As a swimmer my alarm clock went 5-alarm crazy at 4:45am four days a week, at which point I would shuffle to the pool (all too often through a bleak Canadian winter) with my teammates where we would swim up and down the […]